Taking GMAT online 3rd time

Question

I have attempted GMAT online twice last year and I am planning for the third attempt in 2021-22. Is it possible to take online GMAT the third time ? I can't find the option of applying online on official GMAT website.

bb · Answer

Unfortunately not. You can only take GMAT online twice. We do not know why but that limitation has been in place since September when GMAC started allowing one retake. The only exception to this rule is if you have a failed attempt where are you did not receive a score for your test so in case one of your tests it was interrupted and had a technical issue, you are allowed to retake that test. However, if you have to test with valid scores, your only option to retake is to do it in person at a test center

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prateekchugh · Answer

Read this:

Retesting

The GMAT™ Online exam can be taken one additional time.

After a second attempt, you will have two scores available in your mba.com account. You will now have the opportunity and flexibility to send one or both of your scores to an unlimited number of programs of your choice, at no additional cost.
If you score a higher GMAT™ Total Score on your retest GMAT™ Online exam attempt, your score will be available to you within 7 business days in your mba.com account.

Your new, higher score will replace the prior score displayed in your mba.com account. If you previously selected any programs to receive your first GMAT™ Online score, your new, higher score will be automatically sent to these programs. You will also have the option to send your new score to additional programs at no additional cost.

https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-online/g ... re-april-8

AnirudhaS · Answer

sorry but I think as of today, you can only appear for the GMAT online twice. Its a bummer!

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Was your first online attempt when GMAC only allowed an online whiteboard?

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

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ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi VIRAAT,

Although the policy could change at some point, at this very moment you can take the online GMAT only two times. By chance are you able to take it at a test center?

NitinTokyo · Answer

If you can take the GMAT 8 times in a lifetime and 5 times within a rolling 12 month period, what exactly is the logic / reason behind restricting the ability to take the test online to only two attempts? How does it matter where one takes the GMAT if the overall limits still apply? Just curious (and a bit puzzled). Thanks.

drose97 · Answer

Hey guys, turns out you can take the GMAT online more than twice. I've taken two attempts but while registering today I was able to book the online variant - although I'm not sure what the cap is

srikanth27 · Answer

ayushmandey97  did you get any more information on the third attempt?

I am facing the same dilemma, able to register for the gmatonline exam even after 2 attempts.

Their support team does not seem to have any information if it is still possible to take the exam or not. Examity and GMAC just keep redirecting to each other.

If anyone has information on this topic, please let me know.

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EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi srikanth27,

Edit:

Based on the information here, there does not currently appear to be the prior 'limit' on 2 attempts at the At-home/Online GMAT. All attempts (meaning at a Test Center and through the At-home option) are simply lumped-together into the 8-attempt lifetime limit:

https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-exam/register?nav=header

1) On what dates did you take each of your Official GMATs and how did you score (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?
2) What is your overall goal score?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

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ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

As far as I know, you can take the GMAT online just two times. You have not been able to reach anyone at GMAC by phone?

bb · Answer

GMAC has updated their policy in Oct 2021. A year ago, removing any prior limitations of only 2 online exams. Now you can take up to 8 tests and they can be in person or online or a combination. Total of 8.

PS. There may be some confusion because prior to October of last year, you could only take two online tests so some of the information you may be finding is referring to that prior limitation.

bb · Answer

You can take the GMAT up to five times total in a rolling 12-month period, regardless of format. For example, you could take it three times online and twice in person in a 12-month period and that would be your five-test limit. Likewise, you can take the GMAT up to eight times total in your life, regardless of format.

Source: https://www.mba.com/exams-and-exam-prep ... e-the-gmat

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Carcass · Answer

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srikanth27 · Answer

Thank you bb for the confirmation. The FAQ section is pretty confusing on this topic though.
https://www.gmac.com/gmat-other-assessm ... e%20limits

EMPOWERgmatRichC ScottTargetTestPrep I tried reaching them on phone, but neither took responsibility. Both GMAC and Examity were unsure on the policy and just told me to ask each other.

I have anyways booked a test centre exam. Slots were scarce and could not bring myself to risk a re-examination due to this reason

Thanks,
Srikanth

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ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Glad BB had the answer. Good luck with your GMAT!

bb · Answer

Which part is confusing? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Starting October 20, 2021 candidates' exam attempts for the online exam will increase and count toward their total exam attempt limits – 5 in a rolling 12-month period and 8 in a lifetime.

srbmatos · Answer

I heard back from GMAC and can confirm that online GMAT attempts will count towards overall 8-lifetime limit. And that the 2-attempt limit no longer applies.

bb · Answer

Thanks for reporting back and glad to hear that it’s consistent with our understanding. 👍

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